The Trump Administration has enacted new travel restrictions, completely banning travelers from Afghanistan and Haiti, while partially restricting visitors from Cuba. This follows a new Executive Order signed on June 4, 2025, which outlines the reasons behind these bans based on national security considerations and visa overstay reports.

Ban Based on Intelligence Reports, Overstay Data

According to the Executive Order, various factors influenced the decision to impose these travel restrictions. These include intelligence assessments regarding terrorism risks and statistics on visa overstays. The Executive Order emphasizes the need to protect the national security and interest of the United States.

Countries on the full ban list include:

• Afghanistan
• Burma
• Chad
• Republic of the Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Haiti
• Iran
• Libya
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen

Several countries will have partial restrictions, particularly Cuba, where the issuance of certain visas is suspended. Exceptions to the ban will apply to dual citizens entering the U.S., athletes traveling for competitions, and immediate family members of immigrants, among others. This comprehensive travel ban is considered more extensive than the previous regulations introduced during the first Trump administration.